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• Hornets' Nick Richards: Recalled to Charlotte

  35M ago • By RotoWire

  Charlotte recalled Richards (ribs) from the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday. Richards has missed the past 12 games for Charlotte, but after getting in a practice with the Swarm, it's likely that he's getting closer to a full return to action. Similar to Mark Williams (foot), it remains unclear if Richards will be able to play Wednesday against the Heat.

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• Hornets' Nick Richards: Practicing in G League

  23H ago • By RotoWire

  Charlotte assigned Richards (ribs) to the G League's Greensboro Swarm on Monday. Richards will miss his 12th game in a row when Charlotte plays the Magic on Monday, but he and fellow center Mark Williams (foot) will both link up with the Swarm to take part in practice. Expect Richards to be immediately recalled after participating in practice, though it's unclear if he'll be ready to return to action for Charlotte's second game of the week Wednesday versus the Heat.

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• Hornets' Nick Richards: Still out Monday

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Richards (ribs) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic. Richards will miss a 12th straight game. He recently returned to on-court activities, but it's unclear when he'll be cleared for game action. Mark Williams (foot) also remains out and Grant Williams (knee) is out for the season, so Moussa Diabate and Tidjane Salaun should see increased run in the frontcourt moving forward.

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• Hornets' Nick Richards: Out vs. Milwaukee

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  Richards (ribs) is out for Saturday's game against the Bucks. Richards returned to practice Thursday, but he's still not ready to play and won't suit up to face the Bucks. This means the Hornets will be extremely shorthanded in the frontcourt, as they'll also be without Mark Williams (foot) and Miles Bridges (knee). Richards' next chance to play will come against the Magic on Monday.

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• Hornets' Nick Richards: Returns to practice

  5D ago • By RotoWire

  The Hornets announced Thursday that Richards (ribs) has returned to team and group activities but doesn't have a specific timetable for a return, Roderick Boone of The Charlotte Observer reports. Despite returning to practice, Richards is set to miss his 10th straight contest Thursday due to a right first rib cartilage fracture. However, it appears that Richards is gearing up for a return to action.

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